Two arrested after car reaches 70mph during police pursuit through Leamington
The pursuit started after police attempted to stop a Subaru Impreza in Church Street on the night of Friday December 7.
The vehicle hit speeds of 70mph in the town's streets as police tried to stop it.
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Hide AdThe vehicle initially managed to get away from police but it was later seized in Bridge End, Warwick. A man and a woman were arrested nearby and cocaine, crack cocaine and amphetamines were seized.
A 31-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, failure to stop and dangerous driving.
A 23-year-old woman from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.
Both suspects have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
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Hide AdAnyone with information that could help police with their enquiries can call 101 quoting incident 441 of 7 December 2018. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.